Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Fort Lauderdale’s Love Pride

Pride Fort Lauderdale will celebrate the nation’s only “Love Pride” on Sunday, February 11 at Fort Lauderdale Beach. Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Estelle and internationally-acclaimed actress, singer and flamenco guitarist Charo, best known as a guest star on the iconic 70s show “The Love Boat,” will headline the festival.

“We’re so excited to celebrate with residents and visitors from across the world in Greater Fort Lauderdale – where they can be free to be who they are,” said Richard Gray, vice president, LGBT+ market, of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We are a welcoming destination to all people, regardless of whom they choose to love, how they choose to identify, the color of their skin, or what religion they believe in, and we are looking forward to another successful world-class festival.”

This is the 41st anniversary for the festival. It is also the region’s first Transgender Pride, with an appearance by leading transgender model and singer Laith Ashley, star of the Oxygen network’s series “Strut.” Celebrity DJs Tracy Young, Deanna and Power Infiniti will be spinning from the main stage throughout the day.

The best part is, admission is free and proceeds will fund scholarships for LGBT+ youth and grants to local community organizers. Pride Fort Lauderdale is expected to draw more than 60,000 people to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.